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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
September 14, 2009
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 2:30 p.m. in a Study Session on the Aquatic Park Art Concept and
existing building codes. The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners was called to order at
4:00 p.m. in Room 107, City -County Building. A roll call was taken followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance and a moment of silence.
There were present:
Mayor M. Luci Larson, Chairman presiding
Commissioner Samantha Angell
Commissioner Tom Arpke
Commissioner Norman Jennings
Commissioner Aaron Peck
comprising a quorum of the Board, also present:
Jason A. Gage, City Manager
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney
Lieu Ann Elsey, City Clerk
Absent: None
CITIZEN FORUM
None.
Moved by Commissioner Arpke, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to add Item 8.4 to the
agenda and have it considered prior to the executive session. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
(4.1) The month of September 2009 as "Childhood Cancer Awareness Month" in the city of
Salina. Heidi Feyerherm, Love, Chloe Foundation President, read the proclamation and announced
upcoming events.
(4.2) The month of September 2009 as "Salina Alcohol and Drug Addition Month" in the city of
Salina. Representatives from St. Francis Academy, Prevention and Addiction Services, and Ashby
House were present. Recovering addicts participated by reading the proclamation and announced
upcoming events; Kathy Allen with the Ashby House also noted other upcoming events.
(4.3) The month of September 15 through October 15, 2009 as "National Hispanic Heritage
Month" in the city of Salina. Carolyn Salinas, representing the Hispanic Pride Committee of Salina,
read the proclamation and announced upcoming events. Rosie Sickler also read the proclamation in
Spanish.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of August 24, 2009.
(6.2) Approve the purchase of fire hydrants from HD Supply Waterworks, Ltd. in the amount of
$29,276.
(6.3) Authorize the purchase of LED traffic signal lights (Project No. 09-2777) to Traffic Signal
Controls, Inc. in the amount of $15,942.
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Martha Tasker, Director of Utilities, responded to Mayor Larson's question regarding the
cost of installation.
Moved by Commissioner Arpke, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to approve the consent
agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
(7.1) Accept the offered easement and drainage/recreational right-of-way dedications and
authorize the Mayor to sign the Replat of Plum Orchard Addition.
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning, explained the request and the Planning Commission's
recommendation.
James Hall, 1525 E. North Street, commented on the DRT process and thanked City Staff
for their work.
Moved by Commissioner Angell, seconded by Commissioner Jennings, to accept the
offered easement and drainage/recreational right-of-way dedications and authorize the Mayor to sign
the Replat of Plum Orchard Addition. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(7.2) Application #Z09-7, filed by Great Plains Rental, Inc., requesting a change in zoning
district classification from C-2 (Neighborhood Shopping) and Saline County AG (Agricultural) to C-5
(Service Commercial) in the Replat of Plum Orchard Addition.
(7.2a) First reading Ordinance No. 09-10515.
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning, explained the request.
Moved by Commissioner Angell, seconded by Commissioner Jennings, to pass Ordinance
No. 09-10515 on first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(7.3) Application #A09-5, filed by Great Plains Rental, Inc., requesting annexation of the Replat
of Plum Orchard Addition.
(7.3a) First reading Ordinance No. 09-10516.
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning, explained the request.
Moved by Commissioner Angell, seconded by Commissioner Jennings, to pass Ordinance
No. 09-10516 on first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Resolution No. 09-6657 authorizing a Local Environmental Grant Cooperative Agreement
on behalf of the Salina -Saline County Health Department.
Jason Gage, City Manager, explained grant program and service agreement.
Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Arpke, to adopt Resolution No.
09-6657. Aye: (5). Nay! (0). Motion carried.
(8.2) Resolution No. 09-6658 authorizing the purchase of wellness fair services.
Natalie Fischer, Director of Human Resources, explained the program. Ms. Fischer then
responded to Mayor Larson's question on who was included in the subgroups, and whether the
benefits were extended to spouses and dependent children.
A discussion followed between Commissioner Peck, City Manager Jason Gage, and
Commissioner Angell regarding incentives to encourage participation, and placing a cap on the cost of
the program.
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Moved by Commissioner Angell, seconded by Commissioner Jennings, to adopt
Resolution No. 09-6658 in an amount not to exceed $125,000. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.4) Resolution No. 09-6659 appointing Jennifer Kindlesparger to the Arts and Humanities
Commission.
Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Arpke, to adopt Resolution No.
09-6659. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.3) Request for executive session (legal and personnel). ,
Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Jennings, to move to recess
into executive session for 30 minutes to discuss with legal counsel matters subject to the attorney-
client privilege for the reason that public discussion of those matters would waive the privilege and
adversely affect the City's interest in the matters and for the purpose of discussing matters pertaining
to non -elected City personnel for the reason that public discussion of the matter would violate the
privacy rights of the non -elected personnel involved; and reconvene at 5:23 p.m. Aye: (5). Nay: (0).
Motion carried.
The City Commission recessed into executive session at 4:53 p.m. and reconvened at 6:14
p.m. No action was taken.
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OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Arpke, that the Regular
Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The
meeting adjourned at 6:14 p.m.
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ATTEST:
Lieu "Elsey,y Clerk
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